The other explanation is that we’ve had holes in our squad from Trossard (Pedro), and Mwepu (Dahoud) that we’ve only just been able to fill. I suspect replacements for outgoing players (Mac, Moises, Colwill) still to come.
https://www.fearthewall.com/2023/5/12/23721322/report-mahmoud-dahoud-to-join-brighton-on-free-transfer-rumor-bundesliga-borussia-dortmund
“Ever since he came to Dortmund, Dahoud has been a polarizing figure among the club’s fan base, with some fans becoming slavishly devoted to him (@paddy)...